Winter Skincare Tips for Expecting Moms

Being pregnant should only make you look more beautiful. Yes, pregnancy can be overwhelming with mood swings hormonal and body changes taking over, but let this not take your overall attention. As the days get shorter and the temperature begins to decline, on go the sweaters and boots and off go the shorts and sandals. Your spirit may be singing the praises of autumn and spring, but your skin cries out loud with the winter blues- dry scaly, rough, spots on heels, knees, and elbows.

Especially in winters, pregnant women should be a little more conscious and careful in regard to their skin regime. With this in mind, our blogger Ridhi Doomra brings you skincare tips for a winter pregnancy.

Winter Skincare Tips for Pregnant Women

Here are certain skincare Ideas for wintertime pregnancy care. Read below...

1. Avoid Chemicals: Not all cosmetic products are compatible during pregnancy. There are several ingredients that may harm a mother-to-be or the baby inside the womb. Products having bleaching agents can be harmful to both the mother to be and the baby inside.

2. Stay Hydrated: First and foremost you need to drink plenty of water. Drink at least 2 liters of water, which flushes out all the toxins and also maintains amniotic fluid which is good for the baby in the womb.

3. Avoid Sun & Use Sun Block: Pregnant women undergo many hormonal fluctuations which make their skin more sensitive, which also becomes prone to darkening and pigmentation. Avoiding the hormonal imbalance is not practical but what you can avoid is going out in the sun and try and use sunblock with SPF 30++.

4. Diet & Exercise: Avoid eating junk and food outside. Stick to healthy, organic, homemade food including green leafy vegetables, pulses, fruits, salads, which will give nutrition to the skin. Also opt for yoga for pregnant women and a little walk in the fresh air will not only be good for your skin but will give you the feel-good factor for both the mother to be and the baby. [Read - Fruits & Veggies to Avoid During Winter Pregnancy]

5. Maintain Good Skin Regime: In winters moisturizing the skin is basic. Due to excess cold, skin becomes prone to breakouts and dryness, hence needs to be treated early in advance.

6. Try Home Made recipes for skin: The Best way to take care of your skin during winter is to use raw milk as a cleanser. You may mix corn and honey to make a home-made scrub. Get a good head oil massage. To prevent stretch marks apply fresh Aloe Vera and Coconut oil.

These are a few skincare tips that I have shared. What skincare regime did you follow during winter? I would love to hear from you in the comments section below. Please do share your thoughts and feedback.